Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See

Palmer, G. H. (George Henry), 1871-

Yazar

Palmer, G. H. (George Henry), 1871-

Tür

Mimarlık ve Tasarım

Yayın tarihi

2008-04-17

Yayıncı

OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu

Biçim

E-kitap

Fiyat

Ücretsiz

Anahtar kelimeler

Rochester Cathedral (Rochester, Kent, England), NA: Fine Arts: Architecture

Kısa tanıtım

"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester" by G. H. Palmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a detailed guide to Rochester Cathedral, blending architectural description with a concise history of its significance in the context of the English Church. The book is oriented toward both casual visitors and those with a deeper interest in ecclesiastical architecture and local history. The opening of the work introduces readers to the rich and complex history of Rochester Cathedral, one of the oldest in England, founded shortly after the arrival of St. Augustine and his mission in the 6th century. The text details the cathedral's many iterations and restorations throughout the centuries, from its Saxon origins through the Norman period, highlighting significant figures such as Bishop Gundulf. Palmer emphasizes the importance of ongoing restoration efforts, the architectural features of the structure, and its role within the community, setting the stage for an in-depth examination of both the physical church and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 25084). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25084

Önizleme

"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester" by G. H. Palmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a detailed guide to Rochester Cathedral, blending architectural description with a concise history of its significance in the context of the English Church. The book is oriented toward both casual visitors and those with a deeper interest in ecclesiastical architecture and local history. The opening of the work introduces readers to the rich and complex history of Rochester Cathedral, one of the oldest in England, founded shortly after the arrival of St. Augustine and his mission in the 6th century. The text details the cathedral's many iterations and restorations throughout the centuries, from its Saxon origins through the Norman period, highlighting significant figures such as Bishop Gundulf. Palmer emphasizes the importance of ongoing r

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